Tired Of Legalising Documents – Chile Streamlining Processes

Often, one of the most common complaints we hear is from individuals or companies that need to legalise documents in order for them to be recognised in Chile. Rightfully so, it is time consuming, annoying and requires multiple steps at government offices. The worst part is that documents that need to be legalised are common when a foreign shareholder owns a Chilean company – from a power of attorney (POA) to simple documents stating educational credentials.

The good news is...

On 16 December 2015, Chile deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Convention, Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the "Apostille Convention"). Following the usual procedural steps, the Convention will finally enter into force on 30 August 2016, making it the 112th Contracting State to the Convention.